Loon Center and Markus Wildlife Sanctuary

Come learn about the wonders of New Hampshire's environment and wildlife.

Perhaps The Loon Center's greatest asset is its location on the Markus Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is comprised of 200 acres of upland forests, marshes, ponds, clear-running streams and over 5,000 feet of pristine shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee, one of the largest remaining areas of natural shoreline on the lake. These diverse habitats make this sanctuary home to a wide host of plant and animal species. The public are invited to explore either of the two trails that wind their way through the Sanctuary and to share their new discoveries with us as well!